The No Plays Of Japan
by Arthur Waley

Name: The No Plays Of Japan
Brand: Arthur Waley
SKU: 9780486401560
Rating: 3.96 (106 reviews)

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Highlights

Japanese

What readers are saying

Readers find this collection of No plays to be a fascinating introduction to a traditional Japanese art form. Many appreciate the beauty of the translations and the insightful context provided by Arthur Waley. Some reviews note a lack of detailed analysis, while others highlight the historical and spiritual significance of the plays.

Beautiful translationsRich historical contextCaptivating storytellingLack of detailed analysis

Synopsis

Part prose, part verse, the visually stunning No plays of Japan deal with such subjects as insanity, obsession and historical characters, and frequently have as their focal points demons, gods, and beautiful women.

Among the 19 works and 15 summaries included here are Ukai (The Cormorant-Fisher), Hatsuyuki (Early Snow), as well as a farcical interlude, or kyogen, titled The Bird-Catcher in Hell.

A unique introduction for Western theater-goers to classic Japanese drama.